The National Park Service sometimes creates

controlled burns to mitigate wildfires. How does a
controlled burn limit the spread of wildfires? (1 point)
A controlled burn helps to remove plants and
vegetation around buildings so a wildfire won’t
destroy them.
A controlled burn removes dead vegetation that
might otherwise help a wildfire start and spread.
A controlled burn temporarily shuts down parks so
people won’t start campfires.
A controlled burn is used to make a path that helps
a spreading wildfire arrive at a source of water.

A controlled burn removes dead vegetation that might otherwise help a wildfire start and spread.